In A Nutshell With Anissa

Happy

Yesterday I done up 90% of my gubhahans together with fiancé. It’s beautiful and the satisfactory feeling is worth the effort put it. Now left to collect the fresh flowers that i’ve ordered..I won’t post pics..sorry surprise for those invited hehehe the rest wait till wedding over…hahaha

Smiles

I’m happy today coz I get to spend quality time with my fiancé,his siblings & mine. We watched Alice in Wonderland and shopped around. I bought Adik his dream Crocs with jibbitz. Off to Arab St to buy items to swap one of our planned exchanges. But I’m mad happy coz fiancé gets to choose what I’ll have. Must make him start to decide for me coz I’m tired of always doing decisions..

Dinner was @ Victory’s and got back home soon after. Tomorrow will attend friend’s wedding and slack @ Granny’s.

Toodles!

Countdown 2 months

It’s like 2mths or less to my Big Day..hehe..I’m getting nervous when my superiors are reminding that. One of them told me today to enjoy what’s left of my singlehood and asked me if can bring my fiance for a Staq Nite..he even wanna arrange a Hen Nite for me..I mean I knowlah my workplace is filled with guys but no thanks.hehehe I everyday get to see until so sick! :P

Anyway I wanna blog about Tiger Airways. Got a phonecall from them that my honeymoon flight to Langkawi is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I got pissed cause I think it’s one of their marketing strategy maybe,since I got the ticket at a promo price of $0.01 and only need to pay taxes totalling to $110 for 2 pax.. I asked for them to transfer it to another destination (BKK) and they told me I’ve to top up additional $300! What nonsense!

I asked for refund and they told me to contact their SG customer service ( TA seems to be operating in overseas call centre) to ask for immediate refund. Else I’ve to wait up to 6weeks for refund to come in. So I called SG call centre, took me 30 mins to get through(waste my hp bill) and they told me the earliest is 3weeks to refund my money!! Darn!!!!

I was checking my mail today and I saw Jetstar’s promotion. And I’ve booked a flight to Bali instead! Yippee..Goodbye Langkawi and Hellloooooo Baaalliiii!!! Now I’ve yet to find accomodation. Darling said that can be done later..so long I’ve the flight booked,it’s fine. Yay-ness! Bali’s a beach area rite..what else can we do there anyway? I planned for a 6D5N stay and now needs to plan activities.. ( I don’t fancy lazing around like snake, I prefer to move around,walk/run/swim etc)

Can anybody give me ideas? Great place to stay? Not to expensive coz I won’t laze inside for too long.. :)

Ageing, etc

I was dabbing on my facial mask when I saw upclose my eyes, I have fine lines. Seriously, I may overeact but the fact that I suddenly noticed it, those lines seem to be more contrast. As if on purpose upon my discovery. Am I old? Gosh, I don’t feel like I’m in my late twenties… I feel like sweet-18! Now I need to ensure those lines disappear. If only I can do so with some erasers! Hmph!!

Will use my eye cream religiously from now..will try to sleep at least 8-10hrs daily(I hardly can though) and drink plenty H20 & try not to rub my eyes intensively like nobody’s business(I love to rub it when sleepy, just awake etc syiokly)!

I dun wanna look haggard & saggy. Maybe I’m worrying too much. I don’t care.. I need to look good. Need my secret potions. Its at fiancee’s home. Will get it when he’s home. Period. Blog more tomorrow.

Excited!!

Got back 2hrs ago..went for bridal-fitting for my coming Photoshoot next Thursday..6 pairs of outfits makes me go crazy..I had a hard time choosing..but it was fun.. And I’ve decided not to have the shoot (indoor & outdoor) locally..we’ll have it done overseas and later I’m gonna apply overseas leave for this..

Now once this is over, I’m gonna think harder of my AD outfits..Fai told me new ones might be coming up by then so hopefully they do..Ok…can’t think much now to blog. I’m sleepy. Yesterday I slept at 3AM and now is an hour to three…

Need to rest..tomorrow I’m gonna update that fella..I ignored his SMS..goodness as I had guessed, he planned for all the wrong stuffs and my presence with the vendor at CLME came to a waste!!!!

Toodles…

Apple - You can’t ignore it!

I’m not talking about the fruit. It’s the giant computing company,Apple. It used to be ugly with juz an Apple with colours,then a bitten-appled icon. Then came the white iMacs,Macbooks,revolutionary iPods etc. Latest news from Steve is iPad. Will it sell? Will it replace all other existing devices in the market? The rave is there right from the moment Apple announce the plan to market iPad.

I love Apple’s products.I wish they’d let me trial on their new toys but oh well..anyway, I think one shouldn’t rush to get iPad. Just like any other new items out there, there’s bound to be limitations( not that the product/software designers are dumb to miss such limitations,it’s part of marketing strategy I suppose) that one should wait patiently. Isn’t patience a virtue? Let others be guinea pigs to try them,face the problems,feedback to Apple and let new features come along months,maybe a year later. I’ll wait. I definitely will get an iPad if they feature USB ports. I need it. Other than that would be a bonus to have. Then again, one has to see the main aim of an iPad. It’s not suppose to be bulky etc. So never have too much items on it to keep it portable,slim,light and sexy.

My only wish is to have more applications, that runs on Win, to be available for Mac. I don’t believe in using Parallels etc. It beats the purpose to run Windows on a Mac. Might as well get a Windows platform lappy right?

I’m gonna watch the iPad controversies from now. Didn’t know an item like that can cause a lot of love-hate comments/articles online. Go google on it.

Matured or what??

I was in a meeting this morning..then my god-daddy whispered to me,” Noor, you look very different now…you look matured.” Well, in my mind straight away I decipher that as OLD. I’m very concern about this simply because I’m spending quite an amount to maintain..I mean my cleanser and stuffs are not those Biore or whatever it may be.. I’m an ardent fan of SK-II (they should endorse though) but due to my frequent exposure in the sun,which I’m loving it.. ( you’ll definitely age faster if without proper care), I trust SK-II not to give me total damage. Ok maybe I didn’t do it religiously but definitely smooth skin..zits only comes with my menses.That’s all.

Back to the issue, I whispered back,” What did you mean?”

“I don’t know..talk over lunch.”

We went for lunch at cookhouse. ” Meimei, you really look different..”

“That’s because you didn’t see me for months..I was too busy with stuffs,” I said.

” Noo..I mean you no longer look like the Meimei I used to see. Not your character, its your look..your face..different. Matured-looking..”

Then I remember..the people at work,the senior commanders, have always thought I’m this small lil girl running amongst the others..some adore me and minority of them hate me for no reason (there are such people who are juz plain losers)..so yes, my god-daddy has known me for good 6 years. From the time I’m 21 till now coming to 27..Definitely I’m growing old rite..I can no longer look girly like I used to..I’m gonna be somebody’s wife..I no longer giggles, run to him crying over issues that upset me ( i used to run to my god-daddy when people are being mean to me)..I no longer complain to him over small issues etc.

I took pride in the things I execute, I swallow pain and move on and I dress to look like an adult. No more girly stuffs ( minus my deepest love for Hello Kitty & friends). Maybe that’s what he is trying to say. Daddy..if you ever see this, I just want to say that I’m no longer the Meimei you used to pamper..you’ve been a great mentor,advicing me and guiding me to survive in this world..I learnt a lot from you..I feel the pain you have to know I’m getting married and lesser attention to you. Though you’re not my father in blood, though you’re my god-daddy, I always felt that you connected to me more than my birth daddy. I love you.

Here’s my pic.. I don’t think I look that old, right? Tell me..pls..

Now these are me without make up.. I’m not fugly,right? And not matured,true?

Taboo

I hate it when elders say you can’t do this..that..etc because something bad will happen.

Who believes in taboo nowadays? Does it really work?

I wasn’t allowed to go overseas trip until the wedding is over. Not fair. Death comes without us knowing so it can even be the next very moment after I’m typing this.

Getting on my nerves.

Excitement

The plan was to be in 2011 but somehow after much persuasion from DF,we’ll bring the date forward with a small ceremony..(our wedding savings are in for fixed deposits which available in 2011).There was much disagreement over number of guests agreed upon, I mean in just 4months time I can only cater for 600pax and I’ve to cut my spendings last minute coz I wanted to only have 200pax event,then again,typical Malays, (not me of course!) that bothers about what others may say if blah blah blah.. My own pocket burn juz to make others happy,what a way! Its ok, as usual, I juz kept quiet and follow lor..”You say what,what lor” - meaning whatever you wish is my command..

So off I went hunting down for caterers,ridiculous pricings out there..mind you chinese Halal caterers offers better. Finally I’ve found Farah Diana Catering.I’ve them in mind before and well, decided to go ahead to choose her. She threw in Putu Piring station for me on that day. Mr. Putu Piring will serve hot, piping putu piring and cook them on the spot for guests! How nice! Dearest Fiancee was asking me if we can bring out our chocolate fondue for the guests to use too..well let me think about it, that fondue is meant for our family’s(his family and me) usage (we often do fondue-dipping during birthdays and Raya @ his house)..ehhehe..let me think about it ok..

That settled, my andam has been chosen, I get to choose my own bridal design for both outfits..hope all turns out well,Insyallah..

Henna has been chosen,Saheli Bridal House’s Luvreena, will do my henna, sponsored by DF.. *smiles* Thank you dearie!! I’ve booked bridal cuppies, I don’t quite like traditional wedding cakes,it’ll be cute cuppies with hot pink toppings and a cake topper..oh yes, theme is Bandung Pink & Cream White. I’m so loving it!

My dearest paternal uncle & wifey wanted to do up cakes as part of desserts..goodness I’ve lotsa desserts on the day,happy dessert-ing for guests..gosh..what else oh Mom,too,follow suit in dessert frenzy..

Wedding favors sponsored by Mom..not sure if it’s nice or anything but sponsored,right? No expectations..as long “kaching” is not involved..hehe..was telling DF if we can save a lil’ bit more so we can come out some surprises..

Photographer settled,one of my ex-classmate for a reasonable price.Thank you,Hen. =) DJ we secured an unbelieveable price! Thanks to DF’s subordinate,who helped outsourced for it..now left with wedding cards..have yet to decide on any designs or where to get it done.

4months to go..need to do it fast,right? Goodness me..I’m feeling the cold feet..hehe all the more sad coz soon after I’ll be staying at his house,yes,he has his own house already waiting for me in Sengkang..ehehe..I can be reunited with Matin & Dhora 24/7!! No more weekends visitings..I will have my own cat room too!!! Yippe-dooo!!! *enuff*

Now, I’ve to go and attend Marriage Prep Course. Don’t understand why it’s unnecessary for non-Muslims, but mandatory for Muslims..and it’s at $130 per pax..goodness me! All my year-end bonuses gone to savings for the big event,it’s ok, save now and fun later,rite? hehehee..toodles.

Will be in Tekong tomorrow for work..then weekends!!

Happy 4th Anniversary!

We’ve known each other as colleagues..and today marked the day we first had known each other..We’ve laughed,joked,cried and even bullied others together..it was fun how we started out from colleagues-friends-BGR-Engaged. Next final step is on the way..patience is a virtue. I believe good things come with long-term planning and yes, I’m your Miss Perfectionist..I admit.

I’ve hated you and loved you so much that even when at my boiling point,it’ll turn into laughter. We can’t get enough of each other.Never bored,never wished to be away. Inseparable is what they’ve known us for and I am thankful to Allah that he’s given me YOU. You’re one of God’s creation never to be perfect and I love you for all the imperfections you have for it made me a much more patient and adaptable person. I need you than I want you..

Thank you for all the care,concern and love you have for me..thank you for waiting for hours during my operations last two years.Thank you for risking your work to be by my side and thank YOU for choosing me to be your lawfully wedded wife in 2 years to come,Insyallah.

I hope the love between us will keep on burning and never stop.I hope life will turn out to be more perfect (I can’t help to want perfection in life) and beautiful,just US..And I appreciate that you made it possible for me to have my dream pets, 2 x British Blue kittens..going through lots of ordeals to get them for me, bravo to you!

Am I praising too much? Words can only do much to show my gratitude but I pledged to love only you and be with you always,that I can promise you..I have my imperfections also and am glad you guide me to be a better being in this Earth.

I hope to see you soon as you’ve been missed this whole week. Make time for this special day..

Love,

Your Princess

xxxxx